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3.2.2
Process Off-Line
Some times the SONARtrac system is installed with the process off-
line. In this case, it is not possible to verify the proper gain setting in
the transmitter.
If the process is off-line (not flowing) the following system checks
should be made.
3.2.2.1 Sensor
Test
A Sensor Test all ‘ON’ sensors. (Individual sensors may be turned off
in the ‘Customize>Sensor Setup>State’ menu. Sensors should never
be turned off unless directed to do so by Technical Support
Personnel.) The test will take several seconds to perform. After the
test is completed, the screen will display test results.
A Sensor Test is made as follows:
•
Press any key except ‘EXIT’ on the keypad to enter the ‘Menu
Mode’.
•
The ‘Basic Config’ menu is displayed on Line 1 of the display.
•
Press the
↓ key to scroll to the ‘Diagnostics’ menu on Line 1.
Press the ‘ENTER’ key to access the options available under that
menu.
•
‘Sensor Check’ will appear on Line 2 of the display.
•
Press the ‘ENTER’ key to start the sensor test. Each of the
sensors will be tested. If any sensor does not PASS, repeat the
test. Individual sensor faults will be displayed on the display and
along with the recommended corrective action.
•
Perform any recommended corrective measures and perform a
Sensor Test. Repeat as necessary
•
Press the ‘EXIT’ key to return to ‘Operational Mode’.
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